Dr Samia inaugurates 758 communication towers, new fibre optic connections in 85 districts

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DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated 758 communication towers, new fibre optic backbone connections across 85 districts, and formally handed over the national fibre optic backbone infrastructure to the government.

The launch and handover ceremony took place on April 10, 2026, at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma.

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The large-scale ICT infrastructure projects are expected to significantly transform Tanzania’s digital sector. They are projected to improve access to communication services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, enhance the efficiency of e-government services, stimulate the growth of digital businesses, and expand employment opportunities for young people through the digital economy.